Communications Coordinator (Full-Time)

Tyndale University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale University seeks a full-time Communications Coordinator to lead written communication efforts. In this role, you'll draft and edit engaging content across multiple channels, including social media, press releases, and university newsletters. This position supports various departments and requires collaboration to ensure a consistent organizational voice. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency in digital media tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in writing and content creation.
• Proficient in digital media tools and content management.

Responsibilities

• Craft and edit written content for marketing and communications.
• Coordinate content for web and social media platforms.
• Manage communication with the press and write press releases.

Skills

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Collaboration

Project Management

Digital Media Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Canva

Office software

Job description

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Tyndale is a Christian university that prepares leaders for work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, ministry and the global mission of the church. Tyndale offers fully accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, there are over 1,600 students representing over 40 denominations and 60 ethnic backgrounds and over 13,000 alumni. Founded in 1894, Tyndale is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for crafting compelling written content for external and internal communications. This role involves writing, editing, and distributing content across various platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases. The Communications Coordinator will ensure all written material are clear, engaging, and aligned with the organization's messaging and goals. Additionally, this role will collaborate with different departments to support their communication needs and maintain a consistent voice across all written content.

Primary Responsibilities

Content Creation, Coordination and Copy Editing

• Copy edit most material written for marketing and communications
• Ensure accuracy and timely update of contents
• Resource gathering for web pages and micro-sites, events, e-news, articles, public relations, internal communications and other material as needed
• Coordinate resources into appropriate media streams (print, web, social media etc…)
• Conduct interviews, on and off campus and by phone, online meeting or in-person, to source content
• Write for all mediums
• Recommend changes in editorial policy and processes
  
  

Web & Social Media Content Coordination

• Create, or coordinate the writing, and prepare textual content for websites (including feature articles, advertising copy, program pages, links, etc.)
• Write web and social media content as needed
  
  

Public Relations and Research

• Provide support in coordinating communication with the press on corporate issues
• Write and edit press releases
• Research external trends
  
  

Multimedia Content

• Identify multimedia content needed to support or work alongside textual content
• Locate and select appropriate, existing multimedia content including still images, animations, music and video as needed
• Some design work
  
  

Project Management

• Interact with other departments to develop and maintain quality processes and communication
• Manage relationship with external organizations (Chatterhigh, SchoolFinder, etc.)
• Manage relationship with external editor
  
  

Other

• Participate as an active and contributing member of the marketing and communications team
• Provide event support as needed
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Education
• Undergraduate degree in a communications or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience
• 8+ Years of experience in similar position
• Strong background in writing and content creation
• Proficiency in Office software and publication tools
• Design experience with Adobe Suite, Canva an asset
• Ability to write and edit several different types of copy from student emails, journalistic articles, press releases, web copy to advertising print copy and radio ads
• Skills and Abilities
• Proven Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear, engaging, and persuasive content for various platforms, including emails, social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
• Content Creation: Experience in developing and managing content calendars, ensuring timely and relevant content delivery.
• Editing and Proofreading: Strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Digital Media Proficiency: Familiarity with digital media tools and platforms, including content management systems (CMS), social media management tools, and email marketing software.
• Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams to gather information, develop content, and ensure consistent messaging
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical Skills: Experience in analyzing communication metrics and using data to inform content strategies and improve engagement
• Personal Characteristics
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Highly self-motivated, willing to take responsibility for his/her actions and work
• Strong commitment to serve students and faculty in the context of a Christian university and seminary; understanding of the ‘service’ approach to higher education marketing
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
• A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement
• Physical and Mental Demands
• Standard office environment and equipment
• Continuous work and focus on a computer
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
• Occasional overtime and occasional evening hours and weekend shifts may be required
  
  

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Salary

$48,000 - $53,000

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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